Maddy Byrd

Background

About Maddy Byrd

I am an experienced intellectual property litigator specializing in complex IP disputes across various industries, including life sciences, biotechnology, medical devices, chemical sciences, and semiconductors. I regularly represent clients in high-stakes cases before U.S. District Courts and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, in addition to consulting with clients on intellectual property strategy. I have experience assisting biotechnology startups with intellectual property matters and connecting them with professionals from other practice groups to effectively and efficiently achieve their vision. Prior to re-joining Alston & Bird in the New York office, I served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Todd M. Hughes at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, gaining valuable insight into the nuances of appellate-level decision-making. I graduated magna cum laude from NYU School of Law in 2019 and magna cum laude from Pepperdine University in 2016. My undergraduate degree is in chemistry, and I am a member of the Order of the Coif. I have also published in the AI and machine learning space and am interested in the intersection of AI, life sciences, and biotechnology.